5: Things to pay attention to when seeing a doctor or go to hospitals

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Q: What should I be aware of before I see a doctor or go to a hospital?

 💁Tracy: If you have symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, call your doctors first. If you feel weak or difficult to speak or hear, ask relatives and friends to help you. 

  • Please call your doctor's office or hospital ahead of time to make sure they are able to see you or admit you, especially if they are busy or over-capacity. 

 



  • If your local hospital is unable to admit you, be sure to remain at home instead of going to different hospitals in a rush. 



Q: Anything I need to pay attention on my way there?

 💁Tracy: Please wear a mask when you go outside the house. If you don't have one, cover your mouth and nose with tissue or scarf, etc. 
  • Avoid public transportation. Try to call an ambulance or use a personal car for transportation. Open the windows while on the road. 
  • If you need to cough, sneeze, or blow your nose, cover your mouth and nose.
  • Sanitize your hands frequently with a disposable hand sanitizer or alcohol wipes.
  • Try to stay at least 6 feet away from other people if possible.
  • Family members going with you should wear a mask whenever possible and wash their hands frequently.
  • Try not to touch elevator, public wheelchair, or public surfaces if possible, otherwise, please clean and disinfect.
  • Any surfaces contaminated by the patient's phlegm, nasal discharge, or saliva should be cleaned with disinfectant.

Tracy’s COVID-19 season survival kit
Equipment you need:
ü  Masks
ü  Gloves
ü  Tissues
ü  Disinfectants
ü  Portable sanitizers such as hand sanitizer and alcohol wipes

Reference
[1] https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/faq.html
[2] https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/underlying-conditions.html 
[3] https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html
[4] https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/lab/guidelines-clinical-specimens.html

Writing: Qingda Lu & Jingyi Xi; Translation: Adelynne Chang; Artwork: Henry Yuanheng Hu

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